Soak up the Sun: 4 Amazing Atriums

Here we take a look at four homes in which the true star is the atrium. A perfect architectural detail for letting the outside in, an atrium can be great way to open up a home and soak up a little sun. Slideshow

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The literal and figurative centerpiece of the Portland, Oregon house is the atrium, through which light filters into the rest of the house year-round.

Photo by: John Clark